Supplier News Breaks Archives

Week of Mon, Nov 19th, 2012

Ranbaxy recalls generic Lipitor in U.S.

Ranbaxy Pharmaceuticals Inc. is voluntarily recalling select batches and dosages of atorvastatin calcium tablets, a generic version of the cholesterol-lowering drug Lipitor, in the United States.

Reckitt Benckiser inks deal to acquire Schiff

Reckitt Benckiser Group has signed an agreement to acquire Schiff Nutrition International Inc. in a $1.4 billion deal.

Impax, Perrigo team on topical generic

Impax Laboratories Inc. has entered a collaboration with Perrigo Co. on a generic topical medication.

Bayer opts not to pursue Schiff acquisition

Bayer HealthCare is stepping away from its proposed deal to acquire Schiff Nutritional International after Reckitt Benckiser Group came in with a higher bid.

Smith Drug to distribute CoralActives acne lineup

Ermis Labs has entered a distribution agreement with pharmacy wholesaler Smith Drug Co. for its CoralActives acne treatment line.

CVS, Bartell enable smartphone image transfer via Kodak app

Customers of CVS/pharmacy and Bartell Drugs can now wirelessly transfer images from their Android and Apple smartphones using the new Kodak Kiosk Connect App at Kodak Picture Kiosks.

Kellogg unveils holiday Pringles, new snacks for 2013

Kellogg Co. has released limited-edition holiday flavors of its Pringles snack crisps and introduced a range of new snack items for 2013.